Look at the week that was in the NHL and the action to come with The Hockey News Big Show. Here's what our experts, Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos, discussed in this episode: 0:50: Has Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas truly made enough bad decisions to deserve the criticism he's getting? Or is he the victim of some serious bad luck? 7:25: Are the Chicago Blackhawks at the point where they are hurting Connor Bedard's development? 11:49: John Klingberg is making his return to the NHL. 14:01: Which team that's still in the mix for a playoff spot should jump off and be a seller? 16:40: “No interest in trading Rasmus Andersson." Is this the right move by the Calgary Flames? Or should they explore what he could bring as a trade target? 20:05: Should Connor Hellebuyck be seriously considered for the Hart Trophy? 22:49: Nathan MacKinnon or Leon Draisaitl: which would you rather have on your team in the playoffs? 25:20: Who would you pick for GM of the year right now? 29:25: Which star UFA will most likely end up on a new team? Mikko Rantanen or Sam Bennett? 30:58: The Buffalo Sabres became the first team to score a goal in a full 20-minute period without registering a shot on goal. Is this the most Buffalo thing ever? 33:50: Simon Nemec is in his third year in the minors — do the New Jersey Devils need to trade the No. 2 pick? Is it too early to call 2022 a "bust year?" 37:25: 4 Nations Face-Off tickets are reportedly not selling out. Was not having a Team North America and Team Europe a mistake? 38:43: Yay or Nay: The Blue Jackets and Red Wings Stadium Series uniforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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